Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips
As presented by TerraCycle, November 1, 2018
Did you know you can reduce your household environmental impact with just a few small changes to your laundry routine? Check out our top 5 eco-friendly laundry tips to learn how.
1. Wash with cold water
It is estimated that approximately 90% of the energy used to wash clothes is attributed to heating the water. By using cold water instead, you can substantially reduce your energy usage.
2. Only wash full loads
By only washing full loads of laundry, you can make more efficient use of your washing machine and reduce the total number of loads that you have to do each month.
3. Remove dryer lint
Make sure to clean your lint trap before each load. Lint build-up can restrict airflow and decrease the performance (energy efficiency) of your dryer.
4. Line-dry your clothes
Line-drying your clothes can be a great eco-friendly alternative to using a drying machine, especially if you’re on a budget!
5. Recycle your laundry bottles and pouches
You can recycle most laundry bottles and pouches through your municipal recycling or special recycling programs, such as TerraCycle’s ARM & HAMMER™ and OXICLEAN™ Pouch Recycling Program.
Classmaids will be happy to handle your laundry while we are cleaning your home. We will make sure we sort out your laundry to have as few loads as possible, wash and dry it using the most energy efficient cycle and fold it for your convenience. Book online at www.classmaids.com or call us at (561) 470-9200 and add “Laundry” as one of your cleaning Extras.
